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Our largest Classic grand piano C 213 is based on the design characteristics of our full size Koncert grand piano K 280. Essentially, the ‘sound system’ in the middle and treble section and the action of our Konzert grand piano K 280 was partly transferred into the Classic grand piano C 213 – and with it the tonal character and the touch of our large concert grand piano. This outstanding and innovative idea was consequently transferred into every grand piano down to our smallest grand piano model, which is unique in the piano world. Because of this a pianist receives a part of our full size concert grand in each of our grand piano models. As we manufacture three grand piano sizes in our Classic series we simply call it ‘the unique Schimmel Trilogy’.

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The absolute masterpiece!

A concert grand piano of superlatives, provided with a fantastic sound and a perfect action.

Resplendent sound!

The GX-5 is an artist's "grand piano for all seasons". With its resplendent sound and superb power, it adapts to an exceptional variety of instrumental and stage requirements. Brochure
The BB model redefines what a grand piano should be, with a power and tonal richness typically reserved for concert grand pianos, making the tonal possibilities truly limitless. Brochure
This Estonian piano combines traditional European craftsmanship with the highest quality European components and materials.

Unmatched craftsmanship!

The GX-1 offers a level of elegance and craftsmanship unmatched for a piano of this size. Brochure
ContentSchimmel's largest C213 classical grand piano is based on the design features of their Konzert K280 grand piano. Essentially, the "sound system" in the middle and treble section and the action of their Konzert K280 grand piano have been partly transferred to the C213 classical grand piano - and with it, the sound character and touch of their concert grand piano. This unique and innovative idea has therefore been transferred to every grand piano, right down to our smallest grand piano model, unique in the piano world. For this reason, a pianist receives a part of our concert grand piano in each of our grand piano models. Since we make three sizes of grand piano in our Classic series, we call it simply "the unique Schimmel Trilogy".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC4VDmDtSzM

C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano: THE masterpiece

The C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano is a top-class instrument. Thanks to its stupendous and beautiful sound, it’s the ideal grand for large concert halls.

The C. Bechstein engineers and master piano-makers developed the D 282 model after intensive discussions with international star pianists. This legendary instrument has set new standards with its transparent voice and unparalleled richness of tonal colours. The C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano embodies the synthesis of the brand’s legend and the demands of today’s pianists for power and dynamism.

International star pianists confirm the outstanding characteristics of the C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano: surprisingly powerful sound, elegant and high-precision action.

Main characteristics of the C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano

Unique power:

Tests performed by the Federal Institute of Applied Physics ascertained that the voice of the C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano is outstandingly brilliant and powerful thanks to the new design of the cast iron plate that provides unparalleled sound projection.

Unique action:

The ultra-precise, highly responsive action ensures perfect control of the instrument. It features hammerheads of unequalled quality, specially manufactured by C. Bechstein to meet the acoustic conditions of large concert halls.

Unique voice:

The voice is wonderfully singing, richly colored and without any metallic character. Thanks to its outstanding brilliance, even those sitting in the last rows can hear the slightest pianissimo. And thanks to its lyricism, cantilenas and impressive sound volume, the unique voice of the D 282 model is suitable for all styles of music.

C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano: a masterpiece hand-made in Germany.

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Dave Brubeck, un pianiste de jazz américain influent, compositeur et chef d'orchestre, est surtout connu pour son album révolutionnaire "Time Out" et la composition emblématique "Take Five". Son mélange innovant de rythmes complexes et d'influences classiques a laissé une empreinte durable dans le monde du jazz.
Dave Brubeck, an influential American jazz pianist, composer and bandleader, is best known for his groundbreaking album "Time Out" and the iconic composition "Take Five". His innovative blend of complex rhythms and classical influences has left a lasting imprint on the jazz world.
Martha Argerich est une célèbre pianiste argentine reconnue pour sa virtuosité et ses interprétations émouvantes des pièces classiques pour piano, ce qui lui a valu une place parmi les plus grands pianistes de sa génération.
Martha Argerich is a celebrated Argentine pianist renowned for her virtuosity and moving interpretations of classical piano pieces, which have earned her a place among the greatest pianists of her generation.
"On ne devrait composer de musique de piano que pour les Bechstein." - Claude Debussy
"Piano music should only be composed for Bechsteins." - Claude Debussy
Duke Ellington, une légende du jazz, était un compositeur révolutionnaire et un chef d'orchestre, connu pour sa musique innovante et ses contributions à l'intégration raciale dans l'industrie du divertissement.
Jazz legend Duke Ellington was a revolutionary composer and bandleader, known for his innovative music and contributions to racial integration in the entertainment industry.
"Par sa noblesse et sa merveilleuse sonorité, sa souplesse idéale et ses incomparables possibilités, le piano Bechstein de concert m’inspire le plus grand enthousiasme. Avec un tel instrument, un artiste doit être capable d’atteindre la plus haute perfection." - Sergei V. Rachmaninoff
"With its nobility and wonderful sound, its ideal flexibility and incomparable possibilities, the Bechstein concert piano inspires me with the greatest enthusiasm. With such an instrument, an artist must be able to achieve the highest perfection." - Sergei V. Rachmaninoff

THE GX-5

The GX-5 is an artist's "grand piano for all seasons". With its resplendent sound and superb power, it adapts to an exceptional variety of instrumental and stage requirements.

The new standard in grand piano design surpasses the imagination. Combining state-of-the-art technology with traditional craftsmanship. Application of knowledge and experience handed down from generation to generation. Embodiment of the "made in Japan" piano philosophy. Lightness of touch usually reserved for the largest pianos. Rich, vivid and expressive tone to inspire creative passion. A new era of grand piano performance has arrived.

A JOYFUL TOUCH TO AWAKEN THE IMAGINATION.

The new GX series of grand pianos aims to reproduce the delicate control of a concert grand piano, offering a level of refinement that few pianists have had the opportunity to try.

In order to achieve this bold objective, the length of the keys has been significantly increased to increase the distance of the balance point of each key, offering a more balanced weight from front to back, and allowing more precise and expressive playing at the back of the keyboard to unleash the pianist's imagination. What's more, the GX series' advanced Millennium III action incorporates high-tech materials such as ABS resin alloy with carbon fiber to sublimate everyone's playing experience. Carbon-ABS compound is both highly rigid and very light: these characteristics make it one of the most widely used materials in the aerospace industry as a superior alternative to wood. Thanks to these carbon-ABS parts, the GX series mechanics are more resistant and less prone to loss of performance over time, while offering superior response and control. This evolution in touch can be felt by the pianist every time he or she presses a key, from the first to the last note played.

A CAPTIVATING PURITY OF SOUND THAT MESMERIZES THE ROOM.

To create the characteristic sound of Kawai pianos, numerous woods are meticulously analyzed for their qualities and character, before the best are selected for each specific use. The soundboard is certainly the part with the greatest influence on the piano's individual tonal elements. Therefore, only woods complying with the most rigorous gravity and propagation velocity standards are carefully selected by experienced craftsmen to deliver deep, rich basses and brilliant, colorful, long-lasting highs. In addition to the soundboard, bridges and bars, the finest materials for the inner frame are meticulously selected, combining the unique properties of different hardwoods to create a hybrid layered piano. This enables a vast palette of sounds and even greater expressive power.

To produce a richer, more immersive sound, the overall rigidity of the GX instrument body has been improved. The thickness of the top beam, which attaches to the outer frame, has been increased, enabling the pegboxes to withstand a tensile load of around 20 tons. The improved timbre of each note accentuates the three-dimensional feel of the sound. In addition, the increased rigidity of the piano's carbon steel pegs enhances the instrument's tuning stability to meet the demands of the pianist.

SILENT AND POWERFUL, STRONG YET DELICATE, THE GX SERIES OFFERS A UNIQUE AND UNPARALLELED SONIC EXPRESSION.

To reproduce the artist's infinite palette of emotions, the GX series uses top-quality grand piano hammers. These hammers are constructed from a type of wood with excellent acoustic characteristics, and the hammer felt is made from quality New Zealand long-haired wool. These felted hammers have a soft, delicate surface, but are strong and rigid on the inside. During pianissimo passages, the strings are struck by the delicate felt of the hammers to produce a soft, light tone, while fortissimo passages use the stiffer, harder felt part of the hammer to produce a heavier, more powerful sound. In addition, all hammers are under-felted to improve their strength. These steps enable experienced piano technicians to make the most subtle voicing adjustments to maximize the instrument's exquisite sound potential. It offers a wide variety of timbres, from pianissimo to fortissimo, and a wide range of musical expression.

The instrument's duplex scale system provides harmonics in the mid and high ranges, adding depth and breadth to the overall sound. And to ensure optimum control of the keyboard surface, that magical point where pianist and piano become one, all black and white keys are covered with a premium Neotex coating. This unique material has moisture-absorbing characteristics that enhance touch control and prevent errors, inspiring a reassuring sense of satisfaction in the pianist.

A LIFETIME OF JOY IN A GRAND PIANO

Preserving the precious design of a grand piano while defining a new elegance: this is the design concept of the GX series. With its gentle curves and large console, the instrument's look respects the traditional characteristics and captivating form of a grand piano. Increasing the thickness of the top bar reinforces the instrument's overall structural rigidity, but also accentuates the singularity of this aesthetic, sublimated by the highly distinguished Kawai black color and the silky finish that gives the piano body its luxurious appearance of polished ebony. The beauty of the GX series becomes even more apparent when you open the lid of the instrument: the bewitching brilliance of the gilded frame, the delicate woodwork, the marks of quality all along the inner frame, the chic elegance of the warm black felt, the reassuring aspect of manual craftsmanship, and the presence of the Kawai logo. These are the characteristics that embody the spirit of the grand piano.

Last but not least, GX series instruments feature useful mechanisms such as the multi-angle lid or Kawai's original "Soft Fall" system, which automatically folds the lid down smoothly, protecting the instrument maker's hands from lid accidents.

https://pianovertu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RPReplay_Final1690997208.movUn piano acclaimed for its robust sound, precise touch and consistent action, the Model BB is a 7-foot piano designed for auditoriums, conservatories, concert halls, spacious homes and professional studios. Known for its legendary concert features, the Model BB has powerful, resonant basses, a rich, warm tenor and trebles with a singing sound - bell-like in its clarity - and perfect for reproducing the unrivalled tonal range of a Mason & Hamlin . The BB model redefines what a grand piano should be, with power and tone usually reserved for concert pianos, making the tonal possibilities truly limitless.https://pianovertu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RPReplay_Final1690989757.mov

Over seven thousand five hundred Concert Grand pianos have been made in Estonia.

Length length : 274 cm (9 ft) Width 158 cm (5.2 ft) Height height : 101.5 cm (3'4") Net Weight 550 kg (1,213 lb) Rim : Thick Baltic wood, multiple layers to support the special Estonia sound Braces : Spruce, cross-cut approx. 5 x 2 in (12 x 5,5 cm) Pinblock : Highest grade, from Germany Soundboard : Made of the highest quality European spruce, imported from Germany. All clear grade, specially selected Soundboard Area 2.13 m² (22.93 ft²) Ribs : 17 radial grain, made of spruce Treble bridge : Red beech, topmost: maple Bass bridge : Red beech, topmost: maple Scale : Special European scale-design Plate : European, sand cast iron plates, highest-quality finish Tuning pins : Highest grade, from Germany Strings : Highest quality, imported steel piano wire from Germany. Bass wires are core wound with pure copper, handmade at the Estonia Piano Factory Longest bass wire height : 202 cm (6' 7") Hammers : The highest quality hammers - Renner Blue, made by the Renner Company, Germany Action : First class actions by Renner, Germany Keys : Kluge, Germany Felts : The best wool, special order from Germany and England Pedals : Three pedals: Una corda, Full sostenuto, and Full sustain

The GX-1 BLAK Classic Grand Series offers the professional pianist a superb range of tonal expressiveness, as well as a level of elegance and craftsmanship unmatched for a piano of its size. Slightly smaller than the traditional "classical" grand, but larger than a baby grand, it fits perfectly into any smaller home or studio without sacrificing performance.

Touch

Millennium III Upright Action

The Millennium III Upright's action features components made from ABS-Carbon, a composite material created by infusing carbon fiber into our famous ABS Styran. ABS-Carbon is incredibly strong and rigid, enabling the creation of lighter action parts without compromising strength. The result is a more powerful, faster action offering greater control and stability than conventional all-wood actions. 

Elongated fingerboards made of fir

Fir is the ideal key material - light, yet extremely strong for its weight. It responds with minimal bending and exceptional consistency, conveying every subtle nuance of the pianist's interpretation while remaining stable through years of intensive use. The length of each key has been extended to facilitate playing and offer a more uniform response from the front to the back of the playing surface. The key shanks are also designed with a slightly higher profile for maximum rigidity and increased power.

Tone

NEOTEX key surfaces

Our exclusive NEOTEX key surface, made from cellulose fibers, offers a smooth, unobtrusive texture similar to natural ivory and ebony, as well as a semi-porous silica-filled surface to absorb natural oils and hand perspiration. Because NEOTEX is used for both black and white keys, key feel is consistent across the entire keyboard. NEOTEX resists cracking and fading over years of use, and is also resistant to static electricity, helping to prevent the build-up of unwanted dust. The result is a beautiful, durable key surface offering exceptional playability.

Rigid foundation for key travel

The hammer rail is the "backbone" of the piano's action. GX Series hammer rails are made of durable extruded aluminum with our exclusive double-beam design for added strength and stability. Both the hammer rail and wippens rail are permanently locked in place to preserve the careful tolerances of the action design and ensure consistent touch response throughout the life of the piano.

The entire surface of the hammer rail is finely notched to hold each hammer flange securely in place, ensuring optimum hammer alignment. The surface-mounted hammer flanges are made of PBT resin, allowing the action screws to remain tight without shrinking or swelling. All these meticulous design features form the rigid foundation of the GX series, guaranteeing precise key travel over time.

Solid spruce conical soundboard

The soundboard is the heart of a piano. Its role is to transform the vibrations of the piano strings into a rich, resonant sound. Kawai uses only solid quarter-grain spruce for the K series soundboards. Each soundboard is strategically tapered to maximize its tonal capacity. Only those that meet or exceed our strict quality standards are selected for use in our professional upright pianos.

Hybrid inner border (Rim Konsei Katagi)

The exclusive Konsei Katagi rim leverages different hardwoods to achieve the ideal sonic balance. For the inner rim, finely porous hardwoods are used to provide superior brilliance and projection of the high-frequency range of the sound spectrum. These are layered with wider-pore hardwoods that offer warmth and fullness to the sound. The synergy of structurally divergent hardwoods produces a powerful and pleasingly rounded sound, which is the hallmark of Shigeru Kawai grand pianos.

Vertically laminated bridge

The bridge performs the essential task of transferring the vibrations from the strings to the soundboard. GX series bass bridges are made from the highest quality hard maple or beech. Treble bridges are vertically laminated with 13 layers of maple and mogno for maximum strength and optimal sound energy transfer.

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